City in Georgia, United States
| Tennille, Georgia | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°56′17″N 82°48′38″W / 32.93806°N 82.81056°W / 32.93806; -82.81056 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.62 km) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,469 |
| • Density | 829.47/sq mi (320.29/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 31089 |
| Area code | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-75888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0324005 |
| Website | https://www.tennille-ga.gov/ |
Tennille is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,469 in 2020. It is considered a suburb of Sandersville.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tennille in 1875. The community was named after Francis Tennille, an early settler.
Geography
Tennille is located at 32°56′17″N 82°48′38″W / 32.93806°N 82.81056°W / 32.93806; -82.81056 (32.938174, -82.810582).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km), of which 1.7 square miles (4.4 km) is land and 0.58% is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1890 | 953 | 862.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,121 | 17.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,622 | 44.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,768 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,666 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,758 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,713 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,837 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,753 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,709 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,552 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,505 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,539 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,469 | −4.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,825 | 24.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 519 | 421 | 33.72% | 28.66% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 966 | 987 | 62.77% | 67.19% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 6 | 0.13% | 0.41% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 9 | 3 | 0.58% | 0.20% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.27% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 24 | 30 | 1.56% | 2.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19 | 18 | 1.23% | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,539 | 1,469 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Notable people
Charles E. Choate, an architect whose works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, resided at Tennille.
Jack Carroll Massey (June 15, 1904 – February 15, 1990) was an American venture capitalist and entrepreneur who owned Kentucky Fried Chicken, co-founded the Hospital Corporation of America, and owned one of the largest franchisees of Wendy's. He was the first American businessman to take three different companies public. Born in Tennille.
See also
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Tennille". GeorgiaGov. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "Tennille". Georgia Historical Society. June 16, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- "1870 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1870.
- "1880 Census of Population - Georgia - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1880.
- "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1910.
- "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1930. pp. 251–256.
- "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1940.
- "1950 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1950.
- "1960 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1960.
- "1970 Census of Population - Population of County Subdivisions - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1970.
- "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1980.
- "1990 Census of Population - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 1990.
- "2000 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2000.
- "2010 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Georgia" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2010.
- "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Tennille city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Tennille city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
- "Charles E. Choate (1865-1929)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- Glenn Fowler, Jack C. Massey, an Entrepreneur In Hospitals and Food, Dies at 85, The New York Times, February 16, 1990
- Belmont University biography Archived copy
| Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| County seat: Sandersville | ||
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| Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) | |
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| Central Savannah River Area of Georgia and South Carolina | |